Get a serving of vegetables and protein at breakfast with this umami-rich savory oatmeal breakfast bowl with spinach, mushrooms, and fried egg. Pin the Recipe Oats are a staple ingredient in my pantry all year long. Some people don’t like hot breakfasts during the summer months, but I don’t mind. I love the warm, comforting, and satiating feeling I get…
Celebrate Kids Eat Right Month and get this week’s Menu Plan Monday! Latest Happenings: Did you know? August is Kids Eat Right Month! Perfect timing since kids are heading back to school and parents are looking for ways to encourage their kids to eat healthier and get back on track after summer break, which at least in our house included…
Get the most of summer produce in this week’s Menu Plan Monday! Latest Happenings: Did you know that I published my first e-book?! Yep, I finally got it together and now my Top 10 Meal Planning Tips for Busy Families + 1 Week Menu Plan Featuring 12 Nutritious & Delicious Recipes e-book is available. Best of all: It’s free! If you’re…
Enjoy the best flavors of summer by the spoonful with this Watermelon Tomato Gazpacho, a sweet and savory twist on the classic summer soup. Soup All Year Round One of my daughters is a self-declared “soup girl” and I’m with her 100 percent. I could eat soup all year round, even on the hottest days of summer, but most people…
Small Bites by Jessica is here! Get an inside look along with this week’s Link Love and Menu Plan Monday! Latest Happenings: Happy Monday and welcome to Small Bites by Jessica! In case you haven’t noticed, things have changed a bit around here. My site got a makeover along with a brand new name. If you get my newsletter and…
Juicy peaches, ripe tomatoes, briny halloumi cheese, and crunchy rustic bread come together in this Peach Panzanella Salad, a twist on a classic Tuscan summer dish. This page also contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure statement. One of my fondest memories of studying abroad in Florence, Italy when I was in college was the food. Italian food is undeniably delicious,…
Crispy baked sweet potato fries are easy to make, kid-friendly, and delicious. The perfect side dish for any weeknight family dinner! Pin the Recipe These Crispy Baked Sweet Potato Fries are one of my go-to side dishes for the family – my girls, hubby, and I all love them equally, sometimes to the point of fighting over the last few!…
Looking for a lean, flavor-packed burger for your next summer barbecue? These Ginger Miso Turkey Burgers are it! Plus, they’re quick and easy to make and kid-approved! Do you remember my Miso-Glazed Chicken Breasts? That recipe was quite a hit with my family and with so many of you, so I just know you’re going to love today’s recipe for…
Get the latest happenings at Small Bites by Jessica, this week’s Link Love, and Menu Plan Monday all in one place! Latest Happenings: Helloooo! Hope you are having a great Monday! I am so glad to be back at it with this week’s Menu Plan Monday and Link Love! Last week we were away and enjoyed many meals out at restaurants…
Perfectly grilled cilantro lime steak is easy to make and a delicious entrée to serve guests at your next summer barbecue. Pin the Recipe I’m telling you right now, come Monday morning, after the dad’s in your life have had the most delicious Father’s Day dinner ever, you’re going to be thanking me! This Cilantro Lime Steak has been…
Sit back, relax and enjoy the hot days and nights of summer with one (or more!) of these refreshing cocktail recipes (some mocktails included too)! *Originally published June 2017. Updated June 2020.* This page contains affiliate links. See below for full disclosure statement. Cocktails are delicious all year round, but there’s nothing better on a hot summer day than sitting…
